Corpus Christi is the second most popular vacation
spot in the State of Texas and has much to offer the tourists. You will find
beautiful scenery and plenty to do in Corpus Christi. Located on the Gulf of Mexico,
Corpus Christi offers boating, swimming, sunbathing, fishing and more.

There are several waterfront gazebos to enjoy.

With a population of 275,000, the city grows
considerably with the "Winter Texans" who stay in the area during the winter
months enjoying the mild climate of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Corpus Christi was named after the feast day
celebrating the "Body of Christ." The city started originally as a frontier
trading post in 1838 by Colonel Henry Lawrence Kinney.

Corpus Christi Beach Area and Shoreline

Corpus Christi is located about 144 miles from San
Antonio, approximately 215 miles from Austin and Houston, and 413 miles from Dallas.
That is just a short distance to travel to enjoy a year-round outdoor recreation
haven like Corpus Christi with all that it has to offer.

Everyone love the beaches....

Swimming is great at the beaches!

You will find miles and miles of wide, spacious
beaches with surfs ideal for swimming and wading. Get a great tan sunbathing on the
beaches.

Fishing is great in Corpus Christi....

Fishermen will find ample opportunities to enjoy their hobby
at Corpus Christi. You can fish from the public piers, the beaches, bulkheads, or go on a
chartered fishing cruise.

Enjoy nature at its finest....

They say that pelicans are the best friends of the fishermen.

Nature lovers will find plenty to observe with the
seagulls, pelicans, cranes and other sea birds. You can also enjoy watching the dolphins
frolic along the coast.

Want to enjoy some great seafood?

Corpus Christi has all kinds of restaurants, but the seafood
is extra special.

Some restaurants have waterfront locations with great
views of the water, birds, and boating activity while you dine.

Joe's Crab Shack and Landry's Seafood are just two of
the restaurants to enjoy.

Woody's Sports Center - Birdwatching & Nature Tours - Port
Aransas, Texas Woody's Sports Center offers the best in bird watching in the Port Aransas area of
the coast. They have the perfect boat for observing the water birds of this area. Cruise
along the wetland shore line and observe Egrets, Herons, Spoonbills, Gulls, etc.

Fisherman's
WharfParty boats, family boat trips, bird watching tours, and charter fishing.
Includes map, rates, and birding schedule. Home of the Wharf Cat and Scat Cat.

Texas
Treasure Casino CruiseEnjoy their unique entertainment experience that includes casino action, fine
dining and live entertainment while you cruise the Gulf of Mexico in the spacious luxury
of their grand ocean liner.